14 Secrets Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You

I don't think I will remember all the tips, but will try.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate

This article is dead on-well some of it! I used to work at a salon (shampoo girl) and yes it is true that we would get ignored and it didn't really make sense since we doted on the customer more so than the actual stylist did. Also the 'tip' about a stylist telling you you like exactly so-and-so is completely right! I went to a stylist wanting to go really drastic and brought in pictures of Victoria Beckham's edgy long pixie cut and was sent to the moon and back during my consultation. When the end result came around, I wasn't too impressed and she was said 'well hunny what do you expect? You have thicker hair than she does..." I was kind of perturbed because I asked her if she thought it would look bad with my hair, face shape, etc. Ugh....

by cuteAsAbutton Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

I read this article just for the sake of it. I actually been cutting my own hair since I'm 17 years old, and I must say, I've been doing pretty great on my own.

by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

My whole family takes pictures into the salon when they want a certain cut, and we are always happy when we leave.

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:00AM Report as inappropriate

Of course, the stylist works for the client and we should get the best service any time of the week (or day). But, as stacy3040 said, stylists are not robots. And if your hair ends up badly because your hairstilist was tired, it will be his/her fault, no doubt. But it won't change your hair back! Si in general, the scheduling tips are helpful. Except that if you work full-time, you don't really have much choice for appointments :/

by patricia89 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:50AM Report as inappropriate

Article is not entirely accurate..... "best way to get the appointment time you want"?? As a hairstylist, I, along with my co-stylists would always recommend "PRE-booking" . That is no "secret"! Newsflash to those who expect stylists to be always alert, super cheery & give you exactly what you want 100% of the time: We aren't super-human nor are we computerized robots. Many do really try their hardest but even stylists have their days. Ask yourself.... are you on top of it 100% of the time? No, you wouldn't be human. Nobody's perfect. Cut them some slack if they are at least trying.

by stacy3040 Monday, January 23, 2012 at 03:42PM Report as inappropriate

I couldn't imagine scheduling around the stylist like that. I go on Friday evenings because I work full time and that is my stylist's late day. I always end up with a great cut, because she likes her job and does it well. One question I do have- she has an apprentice who is still in school, but does all of her shampooing and such. Do I tip her? From my experience with other things, those in training do not get tipped, but should I be tipping her?

by laura_schulz Monday, January 23, 2012 at 08:08AM Report as inappropriate

They do give out amazing advice when it comes to salon products. I had dry frizzy, damaged hair of a long time and tried everything. I went to a new stylist and she recommended joico kpak, I couldn't believe what a difference it made to my hair! I've been loyal to her ever since!

by ladyboarder9669 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 09:00AM Report as inappropriate